COVID-19: infections not only affect the lungs The novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has been associated with cough, fever and respiratory ailments. However, there is evidence that COVID-19 can also have damage to the nervous system. At the beginning of the pandemic, the novel Coronavirus SARS designated CoV-2, often as a respiratory virus. But in the meantime,

National Bike Month ain’t over yet, people. (What? You didn’t know that was a thing?) And as such, it’s high time your kids put the pedal to the, um, shoe — and got moving. In fact, now that the sun is making a more frequent appearance, it’s a great time to hop off the stationary

It’s not an exaggeration to say Venus Williams, who went pro at 14-years-old, changed the face of tennis—and she’s not slowing down anytime soon. Now 39, the tennis champion and entrepreneur (who has seven Grand Slam titles and two companies under her belt) continues to perform at an elite level on all fronts. These days,

Setting goals! Rebel Wilson is making 2020 all about accomplishing what she sets out to achieve in her fitness journey. In an Instagram update on Monday, May 25, the 40-year-old Pitch Perfect star shared a photo of herself in a Victoria’s Secret sweatsuit as she softly smiled. Wilson revealed that she is working toward slimming down to

Positron emission tomography (PET), an advanced medical imaging technique, has been widely used in various clinical applications, including tumor detection and neurologic disorders. Reducing the radiotracer dose could decrease the patient’s radiation exposure in PET imaging. However, it could also increase the noise and then affect the image quality. Researchers from the Shenzhen Institutes of

(HealthDay)—Daily use of a fine particulate matter air filtration device can significantly improve airway mechanics and reduce airway resistance in children with asthma, according to a study recently published in JAMA Pediatrics. Xiaoxing Cui, Ph.D., of the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and colleagues performed a double-blind study

Even herbal substances can cause harm to the Unborn Pregnant women are advised to eat a healthy diet and to avoid certain foods better, in order not to endanger your child. The diet should be as free as possible of chemical additives. Researchers now report that “natural” substances can cause harm to the fetus. According

One of the most effective measures for containing the transmission of a virus is to identify who an infected person has been in contact and/or crossed paths with, mainly during incubation periods. Aiming to reduce the likelihood of a re-emergence of the pandemic when normal routines resume, Carmetry, a company at the UMH Scientific Park,

Ireland recorded no new deaths from the coronavirus on Monday for the first time since March 11, when the first fatalities were announced. Prime Minister Leo Varadkar called it a “significant milestone”, adding on Twitter: “This is a day of hope. We will prevail.” The announcement came one week after Ireland, which has suffered 1,606

A recent review paper from an international research group involving Hokkaido University and the University of Yamanashi in Japan shows how wastewater could provide a useful tool for monitoring COVID-19 and highlights the further research needed to develop this as a viable method for tracking virus outbreaks. This research was published in Science of the

(HealthDay)—With many beaches and parks opening in time for Memorial Day, the American Cancer Society is reminding people to practice sun safety. Overexposing yourself to the sun increases your risk for skin cancer, which is the most common cancer in the United States, with almost 5.5 million cases each year. That’s more than breast, colon,

The Coronavirus pandemic, keeps the world in breath: More than 5 million people globally have become infected with the novel Sars-CoV-2 – 178.568 of them so far in Germany. Covid-19-News from Germany and around the world – the top stories: proposed resolution: the Federal government wants to contact restrictions soon loosen (14.29 hrs) After infection

High blood pressure is hardly noticeable, except for the health complications that can arise from it. Keep your blood pressure in check. Which cheese could help to lower your reading? Published in the Journal of Hypertension, researchers from the Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, in Italy, investigated the link between cheese and hypertension. Hypertension is the

Credit: CC0 Public Domain The number of deaths in New York state caused by the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours has fallen to 84, the lowest one-day total since late March, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. “The news is good news,” with the lowest toll since March 24, Cuomo said in his daily

High blood pressure, diabetes and obesity all fall under the medical term metallic syndrome (MetS) and are associated with greater risk of heart disease. But research carried out by scientists at McMaster University in Canada has suggested how these could be avoided – by eating full fat milk and cheese. READ MORE High blood pressure

A new review argues that not enough research has analyzed the implications of animals acquiring SARS-CoV-2. A review in the journal Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases argues that scientists have not conducted enough research on the role that animals play in the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors of the new review suggest that animals could play an

Not to eat! Organic chickpeas are recalled due to glass parts The Alnatura Produktions – und Handels GmbH of Darmstadt, has launched a recall for dried chickpeas. According to the company, it cannot be excluded that in the product glass parts. The legumes should not be consumed. The company Alnatura Produktions – und Handels GmbH

Feel a bit left out of the bread baking phenomenon going on right now? Well, we have the easiest recipe for you to try at home – and it doesn’t involve any kneading (notoriously the toughest part to perfect). This recipe only requires five ingredients, a bit of mixing, waiting then baking. Follow the video

Thomas Edison did it. Margaret Thatcher did it. Eleanor Roosevelt did it. Leonardo da Vinci did it. For those of you who think naps are only for young children, we and the aforementioned legends would beg to differ. “Sleep makes us more productive, creative, less stressed and much healthier and happier. Even a 20-minute nap

COVID-19: blood thinners do not settle In scientific studies, it has shown a close connection between the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2-induced disease COVID-19, and coagulation disorders. In addition, it was found that many patients who are severely Ill thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Experts underline the fact that heart patients should not stop your blood thinners. A long